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15 Trees That Will Grow Anywhere
Don't pass up the chance to add beauty with the best tough trees for your yard. These beauties are sure...
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15 Hardy Shrubs for Your Yard
Take the guesswork out of your landscaping and put these tough shrubs to the test in your backyard. These shrubs...
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10 Invasive Plants You Should Get Out of Your Garden Now
Keep your guard up. Look out for these weedy pests and make sure they don't get a toehold in your...
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5 Ways to Keep Your Neighbor’s Weeds Out of Your Yard
Weeds can originate anywhere, but often they sprout close to home. Here are some ways to keep neighboring weeds from...
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12 Essential Backyard Pool Accessories
Here are the top items you'll want to make your backyard pool and spa a clean, safe and fun...
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What Makes a Pool Turn Green and How Do I Fix It?
Learn about the five most common causes of green pool water and how to fix a green pool for good.
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Safe Landscaping Tips for Families With Kids and Pets
Experts dish on the best way to match your lifestyle with your landscaping desires.
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Should I Get a Pool? What to Know Before Taking the Plunge
A backyard pool is fun for the whole family. Here’s what you need to know before getting one.
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Top 10 Fast-Growing Trees
Try one of these trees for good looks and quick results.
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Here’s What to Do With Yard Waste
Enrich your lawn and garden with these economical, chemical-free greenscaping practices.
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12 Ways To Create a Private Backyard Retreat
A round up of some our favorite options for creating the perfect private backyard retreat.
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13 Easy Plants to Bolster Backyard Landscaping
They're as easy on the eyes as they are easy to grow. Meet 13 garden superstars that don't take a...
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20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing
It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...
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12 Sandboxes Worth Sticking Your Toes Into
Playing in sand is fun for kids and adults. If you don't live near a beach, here's how to bring...
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How to Unclog a Sprinkler Head
Remove mineral deposits from lawn sprinklers quickly and easily.
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How to Fix a Weedy & Patchy Lawn
Work a little, water a lot — then enjoy!
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How to Grow and Care for Hostas
Shade-loving hostas add lushness, color and volume to your garden. Follow these tips for getting the most out of landscaping...
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18 Things Your Landscaper Won’t Tell You
Add as much as 15% to your home's value with these expert landscaping tips.
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11 Houseplants That Are Invincible
Well, maybe they're not really invincible but they're as close as it gets
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Most Amazing Hotel Pools We’ve Ever Seen
If you're a pool design and architecture enthusiast, you're sure to swoon over these jaw-dropping pools.
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15 Landscaping Tips for All House Styles
Savvy landscaping complements a house, presenting it in its finest light. Here are some examples of landscaping to fit various...
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9 Best Hand-Powered Snow Removal Tools
Shoveling snow and scraping ice doesn't have to be a back-breaking chore. Snow removal tools have come a long way...
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34 Awesome DIY Backyard Ideas
There's nothing better than a job well done in the great outdoors. Whether you want a quick morning project or...
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Installing an In-Ground Backyard Drainage System
Drain water away from your home and dry out your soggy yard with this in-ground system.
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How to Install Concrete Flower Bed Edging
Edging lends a crisp, clean, finished look to a flower bed. It also keeps the lawn from migrating into the...
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How to Pour a Concrete Slab Successfully: 31 Tips
Building a shed this spring? Before you can even think about raising the walls, it’s imperative to have a solid...
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Tips for the Perfect River Rock Flower Bed
A river rock flower bed is equal parts practical and pretty. Here are five tips to help you install one...
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11 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas We Love
It's hard not to be envious of a house with great curb appeal. But, your home can look beautiful, too,...
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15 Yard Maintenance Tasks to Do Now
Take advantage of the longer spring days and get out in your yard! Do these tasks now and you'll be...